Recipe credit
Adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant brown rice, dry
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 1/2 cup canned corn, drained, or frozen corn
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Cook instant rice in a saucepan following the package instructions.
- Stir in salsa and corn.
- Add cheese. Continue to heat until the corn is warm and the cheese has melted.
Tips and variations
- Help your children make this easy recipe, and use it as an opportunity to teach them about whole grains.
- Use the prepared rice as a filling for burritos. Add cooked beans, cooked chicken, or scrambled eggs for protein.
Nutritional info
Calories
199
Total fat
3 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
255 mg
Total carbohydrates
40 g
Dietary fiber
2 g
Protein
5 g
Total sugar
2 g
Allergens
Dairy
